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15 Best 4c Hairstyles That'll Help You Switch Up Your Look

These ideas are 🔥🔥🔥.

Headshot of Ama KwartengBy Ama Kwarteng
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Growing up with 4c hair, I feel like one thing I heard all the time was that my hair was "too difficult to deal with" and that I should "get relaxers to make my hair more manageable." Fast forward to 2020, and I now know that's actually BS. IMO, the world is your oyster when it comes to all the ways you can style 4c hair—you can experiment with extensions, change up your texture with a twist-out, blow it out, or slick it back into a low bun. Seriously, the options are endless. So whether you're in a styling rut or you just started your natural hair journey and need some inspo, keep scrolling for 15 4c hairstyles that you'll absolutely love (trust me).

1

This Ponytail Puff for 4c Hair

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Sweep your coils on top of your head and secure 'em with an elastic to show off the fullness and volume of your 4c hair.

2

This Slicked-Back Bun for 4c Hair

After blowing out your 4c hair, slick it back into a low bun and clip on a colorful barrette to switch up your look.

3

These Bantu Knots for 4c Hair

Part your 4c hair with a rat-tail comb and then spiral each section into a cute mini bun to recreate these classic Bantu knots.

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4

This Twist-Out on 4c Hair

A twist-out is a great way to add definition to your curl pattern and play around with your 4c hair texture.

5

This Slicked-Back Ponytail for 4c Hair

Want a super-full pony? Smooth your 4c hair into a low bun, and then add on a ponytail extension to create volume and texture without using any hot tools or hair products.

6

This Afro for 4c Hair

This style is so effortless—you basically just let your 4c hair do it's own thing without manipulating it. If your afro starts looking a little flat, spritz on a refreshing spray to boost your coils.

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7

These Mini Buns on 4c Hair

How cute is this twist on the space buns hairstyle? Don't forget to secure your new look with bobby pins.

8

This Blowout on 4c Hair

Take your 4c hair from its natural texture to a straight and smooth one by blowing it out. Just make sure to wrap your hair in a silk scarf before you snooze to maintain the style and keep flyaways at bay.

9

This Headwrap on 4c Hair

For those days when you can't deal with your hair, secure a bold and bright headwrap for a cute look.

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10

These Cornrows on 4c Hair

Braid your 4c hair into straight-back cornrows for an effortless and low-maintenance look. For a fun twist, add on clear beads to the ends of your braids to accessorize your style.

11

These Large Knots on 4c Hair

Smooth down your roots and your baby hairs with a brush before creating these striking knots with your 4c hair.

12

This Accessorized Afro on 4c Hair

Frame your 4c hair with a cool accessory, like this colorful printed headband.

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13

This Braid-Out on 4c Hair

This look is so easy to recreate—braid your hair in the PM, set it with a lotion, and by the time you wake up in the morning, your 4c hair will be wavy and voluminous.

14

These Double Buns on 4c Hair

Double the buns, double the fun, amirite? Work in a lightweight curl gel to add more definition to your 4c hair.

15

This Frohawk on 4c Hair

Who says you have to shave your head to rock a mohawk? Throw your hair up in the center of your head, secure it with bobby pins, and then sleek down the sides with a lightweight gel to get a mohawk-inspired vibe on your 4c hair.

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Ama Kwarteng
Ama Kwarteng was previously the associate beauty editor at Cosmopolitan.
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